Holiday Spending + Order Tracker

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For the curious, here is the spreadsheet I quickly made since I did some major damage to my wallet this weekend—more on the spending guilt later. I’m using this sheet to track the money I spent this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the amount I spent per person, as well as the cash back I’m getting.

You could itemize it or put the order total if you want to keep it simpler. Let me know if you use it and run into any issues or think it can be improved.

Things I use to save money when holiday shopping

  • Rakuten* - Mobile app/browser extension gets you cash back when you shop

  • Lolli* - Code: YPVR63 - Mobile app/browser extension gets you Bitcoin when you shop. I like that Lolli allows me to dabble into crypto without actually having to buy it myself.

  • Honey* - Browser extension tests coupon codes and gets you Honey Gold redeemable for money via PayPal

  • Fluz - App let’s you buy a gift card to pay, get cash back. (But only if you know you won't return it.)

*You can only use ONE of these apps/extensions to get cash back from! (Although sometimes it glitches and let’s me do Lolli and Rakuten.) I usually choose whatever is offering more.

Download the Holiday Shopping + Order Tracker below:

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What I Spent in October 2021: I turn 30 + Halloween!

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It’s official! I’ve left my 20’s behind and am in my 3rd decade. I turned 30 on Halloween last month and threw myself a party to celebrate! I break down everything I spent, earned, and saved in the month of October. Watch for the deep dive!

Context About My Situation

I know you're probably not new here, but in case you somehow landed on this article and you are, hey, what's up!? Go subscribe to my Youtube channel 🙃. Here’s a bit about me so you have a better understanding of my financial situation:

  • Live at home with my parents, so no rent, utilities, or groceries (I buy dinner when Mom doesn’t feel like cooking.)

  • Have 6 figure salary as a visual designer in tech with 9 years of experience

  • No debt, parents helped pay for my undergraduate education

  • Parents saved for their own retirement

Binge watch my Monthly Money series.

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